Compagnie Du Ponant: 16 nights from Noumea with Le Soléal (Mar 15, 2025)

Noumea

Located in the south-west part of the South Pacific Ocean, Noumea is the economic center of New Caledonia and it has the main port of the country. With a population of around one hundred thousand inhabitans, the center of the city offers a wide range of not to be missed cultural sites where you can immerse yourself in the history and the culture of the city such as the Civic Museum, the famous Palms Square, many libraries, art galleries and theaters where it is possible to attend unique performances.

Noumea has always been a crossroads of different people coming from all over the world. In the 19th century, European settlers reached these coasts searching for fortune and thanks to the high quality of life there they decided to settle in the city. The influence and the presence of these people is still visible today while you are strolling along the streets and admiring buildings and monuments such as the Maison Célières, the Hagen Castle and the City Museum.

Thanks to the climate which is favourable all year-round, the city offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, snorkeling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, golfing or swimming. If you decide to dive in these crystal-clear waters, you will have the not to be missed opportunity to get a closer look at corals, fishes, crustaceans and mammals, marine animals that can only be spotted only in this area. If you are looking for silence and relaxation, strolling along the waterfront in Answata Bay will make you feel so light and relaxed that you will feel like you are walking on clouds and flying.

On the other hand, if you are a nightlife lover, the city offers a vibrant nightlife. In the city there are many lively bars and clubs, as well as two casinos, discos and nightclubs where you can show off your best dance moves!

The best way to reach Noumea is aboard a cruise ship. Choose a cruise that departs from Noumea or that has the city as a stop so you can enjoy the uniqueness of its landscape and take part in one of the many activities offered! What are you waiting for? Visit our website and choose the cruise that best suits your needs and requirements!